Marilyn Exposed

Braden Andrew

Braden Andrew (Ben Lyon/others) (he/him) is a New York-based actor, singer, stage combatant, and sandwich artist. NYC Theatre: Gray Mud (Theater for the New City), Beyond Olympus (Actors’ Temple), Robbin’ Hoods (St. Lydia’s). Regional Theatre: Jersey Boys (Milton Theatre), The Wedding Singer, Jersey Boys, Oliver! (Great Plains Theatre). Concerts: To Marvin, With Love (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra), In Their Key (The Green Room 42). Short Films: The Husband Stitch (Best Supporting Actor, Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project). Fight Choreography: In Our Utopia (The Tank). BFA MT Point Park University. Braden would like to thank the entire Marilyn Exposed team for their dedication in making this project come to life. Enjoy the show! See more at http://www.bradenandrew.com | @bradencandrew

Aidan Babbitt

Aidan Babbitt is excited to be making his Off-Broadway Debut at the Actor’s Temple with Marilyn Exposed. Originally from Deer Isle, Maine, Aidan has always been a loud kid from a quiet town. He began performing at age 4 and hasn’t stopped since. Aidan graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College. Recent credits include: Die Fledermaus (Frosch) at The State Opera of New Jersey, Three Sisters (Baron Tusenbach) at Off-Square Theatre Company, Oklahoma! (Carnes) at The Jackson Hole Playhouse, Newsies (Pulitzer) at Ithaca College, A Comedy of Errors (Antipholus of Syracuse) at Ithaca Shakespeare Company. Aidan was also recently in a commercial for Harry’s Razors playing nationwide (and in the UK). When he’s not on stage Aidan enjoys exploring NYC with his friends, playing chess, and diving into the world of voice acting having just built a home studio in his apartment. Aidan is extremely grateful for the support of his family and friends.

Nathaniel Barry

Nathaniel Barry is thrilled to be joining the cast of Marilyn Exposed. An avid collector of all things Marilyn Monroe, his collection includes books, artwork, wine bottles, dinner plates, and shot glasses. He is a New York City–based performer, having trained with Ballet Arizona before attending the University of Arizona School of Dance. Recent credits include Jerry Mulligan in An American in Paris (RTOP), Naphtali in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Milton Theatre), and Ensemble in Oklahoma! (Fireside). Many thanks to his friends and family for their continued support. “Some like it hot, and that ain’t bad!”

Sara Jane Beneke

Sara Jane Beneke (Natasha&others) is thrilled to be returning to the Actor’s Temple in Marilyn Exposed! Last year, she had her Off-Broadway debut as Phibe Foster in Searching For Willie Lynch, which she was an AUDELCO nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Play. She is a proud New York-based/Minnesota-native, passionate about education, the arts, and the crossover of both. She is soon to be seen in the independent films The Masquerade, Friendly Strangers, & more.

Logan Durrah Broadnax

Logan Durrah Broadnax is a Brooklyn born and raised performer who earned her BM in Musical Theater from Manhattan School of Music. Her most recent and favorite credits include the Off-Broadway production of Maddie: A New Musical (Ensemble, U/S Van Arc/ Maddie) and the workshop of Loud! A Ghetto A** Rap Musical (‘Hoodrat’ Dance Ensemble). She enjoys choreographing and dancing Hip-Hop and doing Love Island impressions. She is very excited to be apart of this wonderful cast and production!

Daniel Robert Burns

Daniel Robert Burns is ecstatic to be making his return to Off-Broadway with Marilyn Exposed! Originally hailing from Orlando, FL, Daniel has a degree from Cornell University with a Major in Theatre and Minor in East Asian Studies, has since studied at the William Esper Studio, and subsequently studied Meisner technique with Terry Knickerbocker at his studio. When not acting, Daniel makes a living on his expertise in Specialty Food & Beverage. He has a particular love for cheese, having previously been a professional Cheesemonger and Cheesemaker.

Favorite roles include Victor Frankenstein (Frankenstein: The Musical, St. Luke’s Theater), Mickey Morrison (Wicked City Blues, The Actor’s Temple), The Mad Hatter, (The Mad Hatter’s G&T Party), Trigorin (Mr. Chekhov & Mr. Porter, Medicine Show Theater), Miles Gloriosus (A Funny Thing… Forum, Church Hill Theater- Edinburgh Fringe), Oleg Bayan (The Bedbug, Medicine Show Theater), Master Ford (Merry Wives of Windsor, TUTS NH), Francis (La Cage Aux Folles, Orlando Repertory Theatre), Jean Valjean (Les Miserables, Cornell University), and Felix Ungar (The Odd Couple, Risley Theatre).

Find him at @danielrobertburns or danielrobertburns.com!

Craig M. Cartwright

Craig M. Cartwright is trained at The University of Tennessee, The 4th Wall Acting Studio, and The Juilliard School. His Off-Broadway debut was in 2025 as Dr. Joseph Warren in, “Father Anonymous,” at The AMT Theater. He has two feature films releasing in 2026, “Juice Cleanse,” and, “Junkie Diaries.” You can also see him as the Moneylion/Mr. Beast Beast Games Giveaway Host during Season One of, “The Beast Games.” He’s excited for everyone to see this new work! Thank you for supporting the arts in New York City.

Shannon Compton

Shannon Compton (Mrs. Murray/others) is thrilled to make her Off-Broadway debut and bring her love for dance and story to the NYC stage! Favorite credits include Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade—Disney Live Entertainment, The Polar Express—Warner Brothers (dancing chef/elf), Hair (tribe member), and Guys & Dolls (Hot Box Doll/Swing/Dance Captain). A proud graduate of Broadway Dance Center’s Professional Training Program, Shannon has danced for the Sak’s 5th Ave 200th Birthday Celebration, worked with I Put a Spell on You productions, and appeared on TV, in music videos, and on film. From small-town Mountainside NJ, to Neuroscience at Yale University, she is thrilled to now fully do what has always brought her the most joy! Shannon would like to thank her parents and siblings for their unconditional support and encouragement as well as her mentors who continuously guide her along this journey! @shannoncompton_

Jeyna Lynn Gonzales

Jeyna Lynn Gonzales is a Filipina actor, dancer, and singer with a B.A. in Drama from UC Irvine (Class of 2025) with Honors in Acting. This is her New York theatre debut. UC Irvine credits include The Prom (Shelby), The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), King Lear (Cordelia), and Twelfth Night (Olivia). As a military child of a Navy EMC, she hails from San Diego, CA; Chicago, IL; and Panama City Beach, FL. Fun fact: she used to be a professional hula dancer. You may recognize her from the Cody Renard Richard Scholarship 2025 Cohort. Jeyna Lynn received Honors in Stage Management from UC Irvine and is the playwright of With Liberty and Justice For All. In her free time, she runs 5K races for charity. She is seeking commercial representation. jeynalynngonzales.com / @jeynalynngonzales on all platforms.

Romy Hansen

Romy Hansen is thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway debut with Write Act Repertory. Beginning in the independent film scene in Orlando, Florida, she took an interest in the vulnerability of acting, and trained in imagination-based techniques such as Stella Adler and Warner-Loughlin. She studied the performing arts with Dr. Phillips Center and spent her high-school career training in Tap, Ballet/Pointe, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, and East Coast Swing. Her vocal training came from Westrick Vocal Studio, where she was later appointed as a head vocal coach. She is a breakout composer and her original historical musical recently previewed in Orlando, and she hopes for a future production in New York City.

Collin McConnell

Collin is an actor, playwright, and educator. Off-Broadway: Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Malvolio, Twelfth Night (Classical Theatre of Harlem). Regional: The Lehman Trilogy (The Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona Premier). Other select NY credits: The Thanksgiving Play (Voice Theatre); Henry V, Macbeth, Hamlet (First Maria); Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Winter’s Tale, Henry IV pt 1, Henry IV pt 2, Henry V, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus, The Tempest, Twelfth Night (Adirondack Shakespeare); The Tempest, Winter’s Tale, Romeo & Juliet (Accidental Shakespeare); Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc (Gorilla Rep); Pony Up (original cast, The New School); The Magic of Mrs. Crowling (original cast, Royal Circus). His plays have been developed at The Lark, Cherry Lane, and Stable Cable, and under the tutelage of Stephen Karam, Christopher Shinn, Lucy Thurber, Michael Weller, and Sarah Gancher. He teaches scene study in the BFA program at Marymount Manhattan and is the Performance Program Manager for Community Engagement at Juilliard. BFA Acting & BFA Creative Writing, Brooklyn College; MFA Playwrighting, The New School. collinmcconnell.com

Emily Rose Phelan

Emily Rose Phelan, originally from Colorado Springs, CO, graduated from Oklahoma City University with her Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance. Credits include: Ximer (Choreographer), Collide Theatrical Dance Company (Company Member), Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan (Captain Hook), Bring It On (Ensemble) at Summer Stock Austin, Headspace (Ensemble) at Theatre Now’s Soundbites Festival, Bobble to the Beat – Littlest Pet Shop global campaign, I Put a Spell on You: The 10th Anniversary at Webster Hall, Bloody Mary music video starring Plasma from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Deliver Us dance film with Kairos Dance, A Stitch In Time (Choreographer) at Theater for the New City, One in a Million (Sandra/Choreographer), Race Dance Company (Company Member), Finding Carlos: A Holiday Hip Hop Movie (Sugar Plum Dancer).